Monday, April 6, 2009

MDS 2009 - Day 1 (message from Dan)

This one came through about a week after Dan would have sent it:


Not too bad, 33kms and the sand dune day. Took it real easy given the lack of training and came home in 5hr 15min or so. Temp was low, never really getting above 30 degrees, the sand dunes were amazing, and it makes 2 years of training for them even more worthwhile. Body is feeling good, but its early days yet. 39kms tomorrow i believe, and then the big one 80kms. The pack is the only bind. Carrying 9.5kgs hurts the shoulders, but it will only get lighter. it's just a relief to be out and running this after so much hard work. Liviung in the bivouacs as well is an experience and with 4 Scotsman, the banter is great. Bon chance...

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